The proposed bill revises the Youth Court Act by expanding the range of offenses that can be prosecuted in district court for youth aged 12 and older. New offenses added include aggravated sexual intercourse without consent, negligent vehicular homicide while under the influence, and sexual servitude. The bill allows youth to waive their right to a transfer hearing and introduces remedies for non-compliance with consent adjustments. It also amends existing laws regarding consent decrees and the procedures for transferring cases between youth and district courts, ensuring that a hearing is required before a youth can be detained in an adult facility, and that they are kept separate from adult inmates.

Key amendments include stipulations that a consent decree can only be accepted if the youth admits guilt, waives their right to a jury trial, and is questioned by the court to confirm the admission is made knowingly and voluntarily. If the youth is unrepresented, the court must ensure they knowingly waive their right to counsel. The bill also outlines the process for revocation hearings, requiring written notice of alleged violations and the opportunity for the youth to present evidence. If a youth violates the conditions of a stay of execution of a sentence, the court may take immediate custody and must hold a revocation hearing, providing a written statement of evidence and reasons for any revocation.

Statutes affected:
HB0614_1.pdf: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0614_2.pdf: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0614_3.pdf: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0614_4.pdf: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
Amended: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
Introduced: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605